Himba Child by Anna de’Capitani

Sunday, 19th October 2008

Himba Child

by Anna de’Capitani

This funny kid fell in love with me, I don’t know why but he always gave me his hand and took me everywhere in the village

Equipment: Nikon D200 50mm sigma lens

Anna de’Capitani

I’m Italian and I live in Milan, I was born in 1973. I love wildlife photography, especially African wildlife. I go back to Tanzania and Botswana whenever I can.

www.annadecapitani.com

15 Comments

Cheri Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 6:11 am
What a beautiful child! He seems so pensive as he l looks into your lens! I hope you will be able to see him again sometime! I am sure that you will never forget him!
Thomas Vignaud Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Nice shot, the second face is really intresting as well and have an “adult” expression. Tiny things like the tongue out can make the shot !
Malta Photography Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Very deep shot. It has many different emotions and looking at it from different angles gives it also multiple characters. Great shot.
inge Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 9:32 am
just like to say that this is a lovely shot, i’m off to mali, Egypt and Bali soon, THAN NEXT i really like to see the Himba’s , what are good months to go there, how the transport to go there>? and is it easy to get there?? Many questions, ONLY if you like u reply to me, thanks from downunder inge
Pauline Jones Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Kids are the same all over the world; it’s a pity the adults don’t realize that we are basically all the same too.
Saleh Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Really nice shot and you have a nice site ..
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
He is indeed beautiful, and seems wise beyond his years as he looks through your lens into our souls.
He must have sensed in you your innate love and acceptance. It is through photos like yours that I can travel the world here in my own small town. We have beautiful children too, and Pauline said it well.
Susan Gagnon Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
He wants out! Wouldn’t we all? But he can sense the outside, the reason for hope, swiftly slipping away from his ‘grasp’, and you have captured his desperation, and awareness of a deeply complex situation. Compelling photograph. Very deep and real.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
October 19th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I don’t see desperation in that lovely face.I believe he’s doing this pose for Anna, whom he’s come to trust.
His buddy is a tad jealous!
Great picture.
Anurag Says:
October 20th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Very cute pose. He seems to be totally fascinated by you. Trying hard to figure out so many questions erupting in his little mind!
M Says:
October 21st, 2008 at 1:09 am
Aawww! What a cute little kid! Just being goofy for the camera, that’s all. How cool he wanted to take you all over the place. That is trust, plain and simple, to take a complete stranger by the hand and share what’s yours.
Laurie Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:50 am
I agree with Marie and Anurag. He is definitely captivated by her!
Su Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 7:34 am
What a truly lovely shot and your website is wonderful too.
Rajib Singha Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Cute!
Renee Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
awh so cute!